JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE 42...MY DT CARD....

Hello lovelies!

 

Well time is certainly zipping along, here we have another Sunday, which means another fantastic challenge over at the

 

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG 

 

Challenge 42 is a fabulous theme...

 

'Coffee & Cream'.

 

I loved working to this theme and here is my card that I made for this challenge...

 

 

I have used the

 

HOUSE MOUSE FOOD & DRINK DECOUPAGE 2

 

Click on the link to be taken directly to the decoupage pack on the fantastic

 

JOANNA SHEEN WEBSITE 

 

I couldn't resist adding some buttons, I love using them!

 

We would love to see your creation's for the challenge and would love it too if you used a Joanna Sheen product in your entries!

 

Also checkout the TUTORIALS  section while you visit the challenge blog. There are lot's of stunning tutorials for you to see.

 

Good luck with your entries, I look forward to seeing them all.

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

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My Crafter's Companion Embossing Challenge Entry...

Hello lovelies!

 

I am so excited to share a card with you that I have made especially to enter the

 

CRAFTER'S COMPANION UK  

 

EMBOSSING CHALLENGE 

 

and also be in with a chance of a 'Guest Design Team' position for 3 month's.

 

I would absolutely love the chance to do this, I love using Crafter's Companion product's and have a lovely collection of their gorgeous crafting goodies.

 

I ordered all of the Makey Bakey Mice Collection and it arrived really quickly, so I have used this for my entry. I have used the...

 

Makey Bakey Stamp Set ~ Stitched With Love

Makey Bakey Everyday Collection CD

 

I absolutely love this collection as soon as I saw all of the gorgeous samples being shown by the design team. I couldn't resist buying all the stamps, so I am really looking forward to sharing my creations with you using these.

 

Here is my 'Embossing' Challenge Entry...

 

 

I have embossed the pink background and doily, both from the Makey Bakey Everyday Collection CD. I have also stitched around the edges of the doily.

 

The Makey Bakey Stamp Set - Stitched With Love

I have coloured with my Spectrum Noirs in shades...

 

TN1 ~ TN2 ~ TN6 ~ IG1 ~ IG2 ~ IG4 ~ PL1 ~ PL2 ~ LV1 ~ LV2 ~ EB1 ~ HB1 ~ HB2 ~ HB3 ~ FS8 ~ CT1 ~ GB2 ~ GB7 ~ GB9

 

I hope you like my entry for the

 

CRAFTER'S COMPANION UK 

 

EMBOSSING CHALLENGE 

 

I loved making this!

 

Thank you for stopping by I always appreciate your visits and your lovely comments!

 

Happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

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20th Wedding Anniversary Commissioned Card.....

Hello lovelies!

 

A quick post from me tonight to just share with you all a card I was commissioned to make for a 20th Wedding Anniversary.

 

The request was from a lovely man to make a card for his special wife using cream and burgundy which was their wedding colours.

 

I decided to die cut hearts to represent love and dressed them up with ribbon and string pearls.

 

I also added some of my gorgeous crystal flowers, I absolutely loved making this card.

 

I have already had feedback from my customer and he was really happy with it. I also have his permission to share it with you all.

 

 

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges...

 

Creata Challenge 10 - For A Special Occasion

I have used Creata Paper from one of the pads and the Vintage Border Die

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes  

The Ribbon Girl September Challenge - Include a Number

Thank you for hopping by today and looking at this card.

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

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The Paper Shelter Design Team Call...

Hello lovelies!

 

I hope you are all keeping well.

 

THE PAPER SHELTER 

 

are having a

 

DESIGN TEAM CALL 

 

I am entering the call with this card I have made using one of their digital images which is

 

AUTUMN IS COMING! 

 

I have also used the papers from the digital paper pack

 

IN THE 20'S 

 

 I have used Letraset Promarkers to colour in shades...

 

Skin: Almond ~ Putty ~ Sunkissed Pink ~ Coral

Hair: Ivory ~ Sandstone ~ Caramel ~ Cinnamon ~ Cocoa

Clothes and Boots: Marsh Green ~ Olive Green ~ Pear Green ~ Moss

Mustard ~ Pastel Yellow ~ Gold ~ Amber

Cinnamon ~ Caramel

Leaves: Terracotta ~ Gold ~ Pumpkin ~ Gold

Outline: Tan

 

I loved colouring this image and I think the name is just perfect for this time of year as Autumn really is just around the corner!

 

I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges...

 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Sarah Hurley Challenge 84 - Autumn Glow

 

Thank you for stopping by today, I always appreciate your visits and your comments.

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

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Crafting Musketeers Challenge Blog....My Design Team Card

Hello lovelies!

 

Well it is that time of the month where we have another fabulous challenge over at the

 

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS 

 

It is one of my favourite themes this month...

 

'Vintage'

 

As I am the sponsor too for this months challenge I just wanted to tell you a little about

 

'Pink Delight Craft'.

 

 I created my blog to share my love of crafting with everyone. I have always been creative my job as a hairstylist is creative. I have been crafting for around 8 years or so and absolutely love card making.

 How did I choose my blog name? Pink is my favourite colour and it is a Delight to Craft! I am delighted to be a part of the Crafting Musketeers Design Team and to also be the sponsor for this month's 'Vintage' Challenge.

 

Here is the prize for this month's 'Vintage' Challenge...

 

 

Make sure you enter your gorgeous creations to be in with a chance of winning these beautiful goodies!

 

Here is my 'Vintage' Card...

 

 

I love lace and anything vintage, so I think this card fits perfectly with the theme. The butterfly, leaves and ornate corners that I have used are all from

 

DAWN TILL DUSK CRAFT SUPPLIES

 

Hop over and take a look at the selection of metal embellishments!

 

Myself and the rest of the design team look forward to seeing your creations for this theme so hop over to the

 

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS CHALLENGE BLOG

 

Good luck!

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

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